SFD gets new Deputy Chief

A 38-year veteran with the Shreveport Fire Department has accepted the promotion to Deputy Fire Chief.

Roland Jones was promoted from Battalion Chief, a rank he's held since Jan. 2007. Chief Jones was hired in June 1976 and promoted to Fire Engineer on Oct. 1985. He became a Captain in July 1995 before his promotion to Battalion Chief.

Deputy Chief Tom Self is retiring today after 36 years with the Shreveport Fire Department.